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Health Specialist (Immunization) Senior Human Resources Associate

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Regional Adviser, Health, the incumbent is accountable for supporting countries on policy formulation, planning, design, implementation and evaluation of the Immunization Programme and integration with other child survival interventions in the Region.
Lead and supervise a group of professional and support staff to develop and administer the immunization and integrated programmes with a view to ensuring equity in access to services across all countries of Eastern and Southern Africa Region.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Timely and regular preparation of the Situation Analysis of EPI activities in the Region and its periodic update.
Prepare EPI input to the Regional work plan and all related documents including providing guidance to all UNICEF supported immunization programmes (Mainly Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination, Measles Control and Polio Eradication) with focus on results-based management.
Technical leadership and guidance provided to government and other EPI stake holders in collaboration with WHO and other partners in the development of EPI strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving programme delivery with emphasis on advocacy, community participation based on Human Rights Approach to Programming and Community Capacity Development.
This includes emergency preparedness and response with a particular focus on vaccine preventable disease prevention and control.
Technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of EPI programmes reviewed and evaluated in co-ordination and collaboration with Governments and other EPI partners. Countries assisted in resource mobilization and countries ensured prioritization of EPI in PRSP and other sector wide approaches.
Technical and operational leadership, guidance and coordination provided to key government and non-government partners on the use of EPI as an opportunity of scaling up tailored packages of maternal, neonatal and child survival interventions including implementation of detailed EPI work-plans and budgets.
Programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting carried out in a timely manner, efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
Supply and non-supply assistance in support of EPI provided to countries in coordination with operation / supply sections as per approved plan of action.
Government and non-government recipients accountable for UNICEF supply, non-supply and financial assistance.
Effective knowledge management through documentation and dissemination of lessons learned; development and implementation of appropriate capacity building strategies in new technologies and new approaches; and technical leadership, guidance and coordination of operational research.
Integration of rights-based approaches and humanitarian principles in routine EPI and in accelerated disease control and eradication programs such as polio eradication, measles and maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination through advocacy & community participation.
EPI program Monitoring and evaluation conducted through country visits, remedial action undertaken for identified gaps and problems for accelerated and improved EPI program delivery.
UNICEF’s global goals, GIVS goal & targets, and Immunization-related MDGs effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the Health sector.
Effective communication, networking and leveraging achieved in coordination with other programs contributing to the achievement of overall regional program through partnership and collaboration with government, UN and non-government partners.
Effective guidance and supportive supervision provided to the professional and support staff in the EPI team of the regional office in compliance to the planned objectives and targets.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) inone of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health, Pediatrics Health, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field. A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experienceat national and international levels in EPI programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation. Field work experience. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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October 25, 2024
Consultancy: Child Protection Officer – Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya (9 Months), Open to Kenyan National Only

Presence in Kakuma
UNICEF Child Protection work in Kakuma Refugee Camp entails partnership with UNHCR and relevant agencies in providing a safe, protective environment for unaccompanied and separated minors and vulnerable children exposed to risk of harm. Since the South Sudan influx of 2013, UNICEF has contributed to strengthening case and information management for effective child protection service provision through systems strengthening; capacity building of case workers and communities, innovative up-scaling of case and information management system and provision of supplies. In 2015, UNICEF in partnership with UNHCR facilitated a comprehensive review of the child protection case management system using a case management diagnostic assessment tool that was designed by UNICEF. The review process resulted in substantive review of the case management tools, protection and vulnerability assessment criteria and information management system. As part of this reform, Kakuma was among the first refugee camps in the world where the newly designed, web-based Primero/Child Protection Information Management System (Primero/CPIMS+) has been adopted. There currently is in place an integrated case and information management system that enables case workers to holistically manage a child’s case. With technical support from UNICEF, an objective, need based system on identifying children with protection risks, assessment of vulnerabilities and provision of support services has been enhanced.
Justification
Continued unrest in South Sudan, the Great Lakes region and Somalia has led to the displacement of thousands of people from their countries. In 2017 alone, about 23,288 people were registered as new arrivals in Kakuma refugee camp and the integrated Kalobeyei settlement villages. Children constitute 60% of all new arrivals. Overall, there are about 185,899 (98,856 male, 86,943 female)[1] refugees in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, with children aged 0-17 years comprising 58%[2] of the refugee population. Majority of the asylum seekers (57.3%) are from South Sudan, followed by Somalia at 18.5% while the rest are from other countries in the region, including D.R Congo, Burundi and Ethiopia.
The child protection case management system in Kakuma refugee camp is designed to facilitate rapid screening of children as they arrive at the border point or in the camp, identification and unaccompanied, separated and at-risk children, facilitation of comprehensive Best Interest Assessment (BIA) and the implementation of appropriate care and support plan to ameliorate identified risks and vulnerabilities. Displacement from their homes and often traumatic fright from home is an experience that results in psychosocial distress that requires individual and group based therapy, care and support. Among the common vulnerability and protection risks for children arriving and/or living in Kakuma/Kalobeyei include trauma/stress, exposure to violence, abuse and exploitation, family separation, threat of abduction, sexual exploitation and abuse, child marriage, Female Genital Mutilation among others. The assessment checklist in Kakuma contains over thirty protection and vulnerability risks that have varying protection implications on children and their families.
The current child protection caseload in Kakuma/Kalobeyei comprises of over 15,000 (38% girls) children, out of who 2,307 (31% girls) are Unaccompanied Minors (UAM) and 12,831 (37% girls) are separated from their families. Over 1,045 UAM are placed in foster families within the camp. Between December 2015 and January 2018, over 7,000 BIAs were conducted and a further 1,209 Best Interest Determination (BID) reports submitted to the Inter-Agency BID Panel to inform decision making on long-term protection interventions for children, including recommendations on durable solutions. All these processes and service provision tasks are facilitated by UNHCR implementing partners, with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) being the primary implementing partner on case management. LWF has a pool of social workers, counsellors and refugee staff working in the child protection programme and who are hardly enough to manage the huge caseload. Consequently, there has been significant focus on strengthening community based child protection systems to ensure that at risk and vulnerable children are identified and appropriate and timely protection services provided. The priority for Kakuma, therefore, is to expand the gains so far made by ensuring caseworkers social work skills are strengthened to enable them to deliver quality services to target children. Additionally, the huge caseload requires a well functioning community-based child protection system to ensure that no at risk and vulnerable child is left unprotected. The purpose of this consultancy therefore is to provide technical support, coach and mentor partners on improving skills that lead to effective case management services in Kakuma, coordinate implementation of UNICEF child protection programme and further enhancing coordination with UNHCR and other partners in realizing results for children.
Scope of Work
Goal and Objective
Under the supervision of the Chief, Lodwar Zonal Office, with technical support of the Child Protection Specialist, the Child Protection Officer (Consultancy) based in Kakuma will provide professional support to child protection partners in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, with specific focus on strengthening caseworkers social work skills through case management coaching and mentoring. Working closely with the UNHCR Protection office, the Officer will provide technical support in the implementation of the child protection programme, ensure monitoring and reporting of results, designing and facilitating capacity building based on identified needs, ensuring efficient programme delivery and evidence generation for accountability and reporting to UNICEF and the donors. The Child Protection Officer will be required to support the effective use Primero/CPIMS+ in case management and generate evidence to show the value derived from use of integrating technology in case management.
Activities and Tasks
Specifically, the Child Protection Officer will be responsible for:

Liaise with UNHCR Protection Office in facilitating technical support to UNICEF partners and ensure that case management support to unaccompanied, separated and vulnerable children is effective, including leveraging on the benefits of an integrated Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS+) into the day to day case management processes
In coordination with the UNICEF Child Protection Specialist, UNHCR Protection Officer and LWF Child Protection Coordinator, design and implement a child protection case management coaching and mentoring programme that leads to enhanced capacity of child protection caseworkers to provide quality services to target beneficiaries in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.
Facilitate coaching and mentoring of child protection caseworkers, community development workers on case management, monitor and document progressive change in case management practices and results achieved for children
Oversee the implementation of, and reporting on, UNICEF Child Protection interventions in Kakuma, with a focus on UNICEF Country Programme priorities for children in refugee camps, neighbouring host community and, specifically, deliverables outlined in the ECHO funded programme on expanding access to child protection services for unaccompanied, separated and vulnerable children and UNICEF component of the integrated development programme for Kalobeyei.
Strengthen partnership with the Department of Children Services (DCS) and partners in Kakuma and Kalobeyei
Ensure partnership with other agencies in mainstreaming child protection in the integrated support to the Kalobeyei Development Programme targeting both refugee and the host community is realized
Participate in coordination meeting, including the Kakuma Child Protection Working Group, Turkana West Sub-County Area Advisory Council, Inter-Agency Gender Based Violence Working Group
Liaise with UNICEF Lodwar Zonal Office as well and Chief, Child Protection in Nairobi and the Child Protection Specialists in Lodwar and Nairobi in monitoring and reporting on child protection programme implementation
Closely liaise with UNHCR, UNICEF Nairobi and Lodwar Zonal Office and partners in planning and facilitating official missions to Kakuma and Kalobeyei, including donor and other programme visits relevant to UNICEF
Participate in Kakuma level coordination meetings and forums, including the Kakuma Child Protection Working Group
Submit monthly reports outlining achieved results against the approved work plan. The consultant’s monthly reports will, at the minimum, outline the specific tasks accomplished during the reporting period, who the tasks targeted, how the targets were reached results/outputs, challenges faced and key recommendations (both in achieving target results and overall programme). The consultant will also keep the supervisor appraised on the programme situation on the ground, including sharing weekly situation reports highlighting refugee arrival trends and emergencies, e.g. drought, flooding, disease outbreak etc. that could impact on UNICEF child protection programme.

Work relationships
Operation and management of this consultancy will be by the Chief, UNICEF Lodwar Zonal Office based in Lodwar Town. Technical supervision will be the responsibility of the Chief, Child Protection Section. On the ground, the consultant will closely work with the head of Protection at UNHCR in Kakuma who is responsible for overall protection services in Kakuma/Kalobeyei. UNICEF work in the refugee camp is based on a Memorandum of Understanding between UNICEF and UNHCR in Kenya. Partnership Cooperation Agreement (PCA) signed between UNICEF and implementing partners are the basis for funding and collaboration with implementing partners (currently with Lutheran World Federation). The consultant will work on a day-to-day basis with UNICEF partners in delivering outlined tasks. UNICEF work in Kenya is prioritized through the Country Development Programme whose aim is to support the Government in achieving results for children. Consequently, UNICEF signs implementation work plans with the government, outlining our collaborative effort in attaining set targets. In line with this approach, the consultant will work with the Department of Children Services, the County Government of Turkana and other relevant line ministries and departments in the implementation of the outlined tasks.
Outputs/Deliverables

A comprehensive case management coaching and mentoring programme designed to strengthen the capacity of child protection case workers and community based child protection system actors in ensuring delivery of quality protection services to unaccompanied, separated and vulnerable children is designed and implemented
Results of the coaching and mentoring intervention are documented. This will entail a clear elaboration of the coaching and mentoring strategy used.
Generate and document evidence of the milestone made to the child in ameliorating protection risks and vulnerabilities, as a result of the coaching and mentoring approach to child protection case management process
Qualitative and quantitative reports on the overall coordination of UNICEF child protection programme in Kakuma and Kalobeyei against programme indicators and deliverables.
End of assignment report outlining key results achieved against outlined activities and tasks

October 25, 2024
Education Specialist

Job Details
The overall objective of the assignment is to facilitate the planning, implementation and monitoring of the ongoing projects to improve access, quality and transition of girls from primary to secondary grades. The Programme Manager will need to support in leading the ongoing Operation Come-to-School program that builds on UNICEF Kenya’s years of experience in scaling successful OOSC interventions that bring children back to school successfully.
Provide details/reference to RWP areas/UNDAF output covered:
Outcome 10: By 2018, children and adolescents in Kenya receive child-centred quality teaching learning with improved learning outcomes through evidence-based basic education plans and Child Friendly School standards that are implemented with full participation of parents, communities and county governments, including in emergencies, disadvantaged and vulnerable urban contexts
Output 10.2 – By 2018, boys and girls aged 6-18 years old have increased access to quality basic education, transition to secondary and alternative learning programs focusing on the most vulnerable children.
Output 10.3 – By 2018, government and partners have increased capacity to implement inclusive and innovative CFS minimum standards to promote retention, age-appropriate learning outcomes and improved teachers’ skills benefitting boys and girls including children with special needs.

Scope of Work

Goal and Objective: The Programme Manager will lead a consortium of implementing partners to reduce the national population of OOSC by 300,000 across the four dimensions of exclusion in six Kenyan ASAL counties, two urban counties, and one coastal island county. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education/Education Specialist and technical guidance of UNICEF’s communications and programme officers the Programme Manager will be required to carry out the monitoring and supervision of the ongoing implementation Operation Come-to-School program.
Activities and Tasks:

Programme Delivery
Through a seven-pronged approach, the successful Programme Manager will need to collaborate with a variety of educational stakeholders within Kenya to increase the levels of demand, supply, quality, access and gender equity in the provision of education for OOSC through school, sub-county, county and national-level interventions to bring 300,000 OOSC to school. Manging ongoing PCAs/ SSFA and support team in managing routine work in the ongoing EAC funded project such as DCT, liquidations, monitoring, support IPs on implementation strategies, review reports, etc. Increase the demand by OOSC to attend school by scaling county-level enrolment and attendance drives for out-of-school children through 9 county-level OOSC baselines and enrolment campaigns reaching 300,000 OOSC. Increase gender equity in the provision of education for OOSC by supporting girls’ schooling by expanding Mentorship, girls’ scholarship scheme and reading interventions.
Increase the capacity of governmental mechanisms for improved real-time monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for tracking OOSC overtime by expanding UNICEF Kenya’s innovation SMS/web-based-Digital Attendance dashboard for monitoring and evaluation system to better collect, analyze and act on real-time data about student access, and attendance for OOSC nationwide.  The Programme Manager will be responsible for overseeing an implementing partner’s continued roll-out of a nationally integrated, real-time, SMS/Web-based information management dashboard operated by education stakeholders at the school, sub-county, county and national levels for tracking OOSC data about student access, learning and completion rates nationwide.
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
The Programme Manager will be responsible for tracking and reporting program achievements and financial expenditures in three ways. First, he/she will need to coordinate UNICEF-Kenya’s field office personnel in Nairobi, Turkana and Garissa and encourage strategic on-the-ground program implementation in the six targeted ASAL counties, two urban counties, and one coastal island county. Second, he/she will need to effectively collaborate across UNICEF Kenya’s wide network of implementing partners to develop implementation plans and ensure monitoring and evaluation efforts meet international reporting standards while also utilizing local expertise, networks, and experience to deliver results for children. Third, the Programme Manager will need to apply his/her previous experience in educational management to oversee UNICEF Kenya’s implementing partner’s continued roll-out of an innovative online/SMS-based monitoring and evaluation system that enables UNICEF Kenya officials and beneficiaries to better collect, analyse, and act on OOSC data in a more cost-effective and real-time manner. Facilitate successful implementation of online-child monitoring tool through coordination and technical inputs among partners.
In partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the Programme Manager will need to ensure that programme data about the progress of reducing the number of out-of-school children remains accessible, understandable, and meaningful for stakeholders at the school, sub-county, county, national, and international levels.
Programme Sustainability
The Programme Manager will need to work in close partnership with the MOEST, bi-lateral donors, multi-lateral donors, private sectors, quasi-governmental organizations, research institutions, academia and local implementing partners to scale and sustain the seven-pronged approach for reducing the number of OOSC nationwide. Whereas the current programme seeks to increase access to education for 300,000 OOSC, the long-term goal for UNICEF Kenya and its partnering institution, Qatar’s Education Above All Foundation, is to reduce the number of OOSC to zero. The Programme Manager will need to quickly identify strengths and weaknesses across the programme to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability of the programme to increase access to quality education for all.
Work relationships: The Programme Manager need to work closely with UNICEF field and country office education team, Implementing partners along with UNICEF Cross sectoral.
Outputs/Deliverables:

Programme Delivery – Provide senior-level overall programme management and coordination to ensure the successful design, effective implementation strategy, and relevant monitoring and evaluation scheme for the roll-out of UNICEF Kenya’s Operation Come-to-School programme, funded by Qatar’s Education Above All Foundation. Bi-weekly reporting of budgetary allocations and programme delivery across all implementing partners will be provided to UNICEF Kenya’s Education Specialist, Quality / Chief of Education for review and action.
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation – Coordinate and compile end line data for OOSC in the targeted 9 counties to measure the progress of programme deliverables, specifically as they relate to effective strategies for enrolling out-of-school children and retaining newly enrolled pupils in school. Monthly reporting of how well implementing partners are progressing towards reaching 300,000 OOSC will be provided to UNICEF Kenya’s Education Specialist, Quality / Chief of Education for review and action.
Programme Sustainability – Develop and support new innovative educational partnerships, policies and research across all programme stakeholders and beneficiaries to enable future programmatic sustainability and scalability nationwide. Quarterly reporting of overall programme innovation, successes, and limitations and donor reports with case studies will be provided to UNICEF Kenya’s Education Specialist, Quality / Chief of Education for review, action, and presentation to donor audiences. Identify and explore for new partnership to implement girl’s education project.
Programme Advocacy – Represent UNICEF Kenya and the interests of all of Kenya’s out-of-school children at high-level and grass root level educational forums to influence more effective educational policy, research and practice for reducing the number of OOSC nationwide. Bi-monthly and annual advocacy and documentation materials about how to influence government and non-government policies and practices for reducing the number of OOSC will be provided to UNICEF Kenya’s Education Specialist, Quality / Chief of Education for review, action and presentation to donor audiences.

Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience
Education: The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications for the duties of the post:

Masters in relevant academic field (international education, international development, project management, education)
Relevant knowledge of Child-Friendly Schools, Girls’ Education Scholarship Schemes, Nomadic Education, Alternative Basic Education, and School Improvement/School Effectiveness
More than 5 years of experience in managing large-scale, high-impact educational programme delivery schemes for improving quality education for the most marginalized populations, particularly in low/middle income countries for bringing out-of-school children to school
Proficient in EMIS data collection, analysis and dissemination methods, particularly for OOSC.
Demonstrated application of innovative approaches to educational policy reform, research and practice, especially for improving quality education for out-of-school children and girls education is critical.
Years of experience: Minimum 5 years working experience on the same field.
Competencies:

Core Values (Required)

Commitment
Diversity and inclusion
Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

Communication – II
Working with people – II
Drive for Result – II

Functional Competencies (Required)

Leading and Supervising – I
Formulating Strategies – II
Analyzing – III
Relating and networking – II
Deciding and Initiating Action – II
Applying technical expertise- III

Languages required: Fluency in English and knowledge on Kiswahili is an added advantage.

October 25, 2024
Consultancy: ICT Help Desk Support to UNICEF Kenya Zone Offices (Kenyan Nationals Only)

Job, organizational context
In addition to regional oversight and innovation functions, and as part of a common services approach, the Regional ICT Section provides support to the UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) and the East and Southern Regional Office (ESARO) in the field of ICT (information and communication technology), including information systems for programs, internal operations and management.
The common services unit in ESARO ICT section is responsible for planning, developing and implementing cost effective, innovative and secure ICT services, namely networks services, security, servers and storage, telephony, video and directory services; for setting and enforcing common ICT standards and for managing central ICT services for the KCO and ESARO. The individual contractors (IC), will work under the ICT Common Services Unit. The incumbents will be accountable for providing ICT Support Services to the end users of KCO and Zone Offices in accordance with the UNICEF ICT policies and security guidelines. They are expected to visit zone offices located in Garissa, Dadaab, Kisumu and Lodwar in addition to providing remote supports.
REPORTS TO: ICT Officer, ICT section
Main Purpose and Role:
The primary purpose of the individual contractors’ positions are to strengthen ICT operational effectiveness in UNICEF Kenya Zone offices. The IC will work with the Common Services Unit in Nairobi and fill the gaps in the resource capacity to ensure required ICT support is sustained in UNICEF Kenya Zone offices.
The ICs are: (1) First Line ICT Help Desk analysts, provide resolution to ICT related problems to end users. S/he independently resolves most ICT support problems reported remotely or in person or through service management tools. (2) Second Line ICT Help Desk Analysts, S/he provides solution to critical ICT problems by research, collaboration with other help desk analysts, utilizing knowledge databases, problem solving techniques etc. (3) An ICT Move Add and Change analyst. S/he installs, configures, and removes end user’s ICT equipment. (3) anexpert, in Desktop/Laptop, Printer, Scanner, Email and standard office software.
The ICs, under the supervision of ICT Officer in responsible for end user support, end user ICT equipment installation, maintenance, meeting and conference support as well as orientation and training to end users on ICT products and services. ICT Assistant will also provide backup technical support to administration, maintenance, configuration, installation of ICT infrastructure for ESARO ICT Hub. S/he can operate, diagnose and maintain all conference services including audio, video and web. S/he can maintain and perform basic diagnosis on LAN/WAN/WiFi infrastructure.
II. Deliverables (Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks)
Deliverables
Duration (Estimated # of days or months)
Timeline/ Deadline
Schedule of Payment
Help Desk Analyst (First line)

Provide first line support to end users on standard ICT products and services received via phone-in, walk-in users; calls received through Service Management tools.
Manage lifecycle of service calls assigned to him/her till calls are resolved and closed
Resolve calls as per service level agreements.
Manage first line queue in service management tools.
Resolve support calls related to UNICE standard software and hardware including Office 365 Products, email, cloud services, operating systems, laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, smartphones etc.
Provide training, orientation on end user ICT products and services.
Write brief howto documents on ICT products and services for end users.

Varies as per demands of office
Rolling basis, monthly
Monthly
Help Desk Analyst (Second line)

Provide second line support on standard ICT products and services.
Resolve critical support calls or incidents reported by end users.
Perform research from manuals, internet knowledge bases, collaborate with other help desk analyst in the team to find solutions, workaround to such problems.
Manage lifecycle of incidents assigned to him/her in service management tools
Resolve incidents related to UNICE standard software and hardware including Office Products, email, cloud services, operating systems, laptops, desktops etc.

Varies as per demands of office
Rolling basis, monthly
Monthly
Move, Change and Add Analyst

Install, configure and maintain new end user ICT equipment including desktops, laptops, printers, scanners etc.
Rollout UNICEF standard operating systems in end user computers
Rollout UNICEF standard software in end user computers
Sanitize end user ICT equipment off UNICEF data before disposing.
Advice users about lifecycle of end user ICT equipment.
Provide basic support to Android and Apple smartphone management.

Varies as per demands of office
Rolling basis, monthly
Monthly
Focal person for meeting support

Facilitate ICT support to inhouse/outside meetings, conferences, workshops etc.
Liaise with event focal person on ICT need assessment.
Co-ordinate with facilities focal person on the available ICT facilities.
Arrange necessary ICT facilities for the meeting.
Provide ICT support during the meeting.
Setup and manage conference services for the meeting.
Provide BCP support outside office to specific and selective Sr. Staff as advised by ICT manager, common services unit.

Varies as per demands of office
Rolling basis, monthly
Monthly
System Administrators

Work as a standby administrator to ICT network and server equipment in zone offices

Varies as per demands of office
Rolling basis, monthly
Monthly
Payment Schedule
Monthly payment to be made upon receipt of an invoice indicating tasks carried out that meet UNICEF’s quality standards.
Payment is on satisfactory completion of deliverables duly authorized by the Supervisor of contract
Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
Advanced diploma or equivalent background in Computer Science, Information Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related area. Certification in ITIL, CompTIA Network+/A+ or equivalent are assets.
Experience:

Six years of relevant work experience.
At least three years’ experience in other technical areas, i.e. network administration, and help desk support services, messaging and database administration.
Experience in an international organization is desirable.
Expert in Windows Operating Systems (Windows 10), Office Productivity Suite, Emails etc. Expert in troubleshooting Desktops, Laptops, Printers etc.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English and Swahili as a working language.
Administrative issues Conditions
The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts. Interested consultants to indicate ability and availability for expected deliverables to undertake the terms of reference.

The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
The contractor will work from the UNICEF Kenya office in Gigiri, Nairobi.
The consultant must be legally able to work in Kenya.
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.

Working hours and Rates:
Working hours: 0800am to 0500pm; Monday to Friday
Additionally, on urgent needs the ICs needs to report during the weekends.
All applicants must submit a financial proposal for the work outlined that represents an All-inclusive fee.
Thos without the proposal will not be considered.

October 25, 2024
Chief Health

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Medicine, Public Health, Pediatric Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health sciences, Family Health, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Health Education or Epidemiology.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
A minimum often yearsof relevant professional experience at the national and international level in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of Health Programmes, including those relevant to child survival and development. Professional work experience in a managerial position is obligatory. Experience in knowledge management, gender mainstreaming or a filed relevant to international development assistance in Health would be an asset.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The technical competencies required for this post are:

Leading and supervising (III)
Formulating strategies/concepts (III)
Analyzing (III)
Relating and networking (III)
Deciding and initiating action (III)
Persuading and influencing (II)

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

October 25, 2024
Chief Child Protection Supply Chain Specialist

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, results
UNICEF and partners in support to the Government of Kenya are committed to address key challenges faced by children and women and help them fully realize their full rights:
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Chief, Child Protection is responsible for the management of the GOK/UNICEF Child Protection programme. This includes direct responsibility for delivering the results expected from supporting the Government of Kenya to develop a Child Protection System, including support to: legal and policy reform, monitoring and evaluation, service provision, implementation and reporting of the violence against children (VAC) response plan, addressing social norms including FGM/C.
Provision of expert advice, analysis and technical support to the country programme on policies, programmes and legislation. Proposing and supporting new initiatives contributing to the achievement of Child Protection goals.
How can you make a difference?

Manage the Child Protection Section delivering on the results for the Child Protection Programme, particularly related to the development of a Child Protection System including in emergencies as referenced in the 2014-2018 Country Programme Document and detailed in the existing Rolling Work plans. This includes developing and signing off on behalf of UNICEF the Rolling Work plans in the course of the year with counterparts, holding regular section meetings, personnel management for the Child Protection staff, strengthen staff capacity for risk identification, assessment and mitigation including setting up the adequate risks tools for risk assessment, integrating Child Protection activities with the activities of other programmes through interaction with programme group colleagues. It also includes management of supplies, travel of sections staff, cash assistance to partners, resource mobilization and leveraging, systematic management of programme funds including reporting of gaps funds analysis, as well as donor and annual reporting.
Oversee management of Programme Officers working closely with the Government of Kenya to develop the various components contributing to a Child Protection System in Kenya both at national and county level within the new devolved governance structure. This include legal and policy reforms; strengthening monitoring and evaluation, coordination, planning and budgeting; strengthening access and quality of protective and care services including positive social norms, and supporting the VAC initiative.
Liaise with bilateral agencies, governmental and non governmental organizations and other UN agencies in Kenya in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes aimed at furthering children’s protection from violence, exploitation and abuse. This includes primarily inputs to the UNDAF and DaO reporting mechanisms and results framework with regard to child protection, collaborating closely with those agencies to strengthen exchange programme information, strategies and experience, cooperating on programmes, projects and activities and improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness through coordinated actions. Represent UNICEF at child protection meetings, seminars and advocacy events.
Oversee the implementation of the Global VAC initiative at country level. This includes the implementation of the VAC response plan for Kenya, mobilizing resources and commitments for on-going programme response and strengthening the reporting system on VAC.
Support the development of a coherent, rights based approach to alternative family-based care within Kenya. This includes supporting the development of a responsive institutional framework, including appropriate support to the judiciary and Children’s’ Department within the system approach.

To qualify as a/an advocate for every child you will have…

Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Law or related technical field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of field programmes, particularly child protection programmes in developing countries, some of which should be in the region concerned.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Remarks
The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service

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October 25, 2024
Education Officer, NO-B, Kenya Country Office Internship: Health Economics and Financing

Job description
Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist, Level P3 contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategies to improve quality education like mainstreaming of the Child Friendly Schools package (CFS) at the three levels of Basic education, namely ECD, primary and secondary, nationwide. The officer will play a critical role in the rolling out of quality education interventions to all counties, sensitize and build capacities of managers and community level partners, helping them understand their roles as duty bearers, sensitize county and sub-county level stakeholders for commitment and support, monitor performance by schools in improving the quality of education as envisaged in the new curriculum with keen attention to gender equality and inclusiveness. The officer will also be responsible for regular data analysis and progress reporting.
How can you make a difference?
Under the general supervision of the Education Specialist, Level P3 contribute to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of strategies to improve quality education like mainstreaming of the Child Friendly Schools package (CFS) at the three levels of Basic education, namely ECD, primary and secondary, nationwide. The officer will play a critical role in the rolling out of quality education interventions to all counties, sensitize and build capacities of managers and community level partners, helping them understand their roles as duty bearers, sensitize county and sub-county level stakeholders for commitment and support, monitor performance by schools in improving the quality of education as envisaged in the new curriculum with keen attention to gender equality and inclusiveness. The officer will also be responsible for regular data analysis and progress reporting.
Duties And Responsibilities

Support the rolling out of strategies to improve quality education including sensitization of key partners at county level, measuring learning achievements, training on CFS, learning outcome and assessment from national to county levels, conduct periodic project implementation reviews with county/sub-county officials, CBOs and NGOs and prepare relevant reports and recommendations. Assist in the development of monitoring plans and in the certification of schools complying with CFS.
Collect and analyze data for situation analysis, education planning, management, and monitoring and evaluation purposes. Analyze programme implementation reports and evaluate against established programme recommendations and Annual Work Plans. Prepare tables, graphs and other statistical data as required by education program.
Ensure regular field visits to schools to monitor project implementation, as well as current periodic reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Provide technical assistance to county counterparts in the implementation of activities to improve quality education.
Initiate systematic follow up actions for timely liquidation of Cash Assistance to Government (CAG/HACT). Evaluate and analyze financial, technical and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditure on project activities are within allotments. Report to supervisor on the outcome of reviews for consistency of information in VISION and reporting in RAM.
Participate in development of sectoral workplan at county level, ensure compliance with specific expected processes and outcomes. Document good practices regularly and contribute to program reports including relevant sections of report required for donors, management and annual report. Generate documentation and materials that may needed for donor and media visits.
Coordinates with Programme Assistant and Operations/Supply staff on identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certify disbursements of funds monitor and submit quality financial status reports to supervisor.
Ensure the accurate and timely input of project information in computerized programme system and the issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation processes.
Coordinate with national and international agencies working in the area of quality education in the field. Provide regular comparative briefs on progress in CFS mainstreaming for use by management and partners.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education: University degree in Education, Social Sciences or related technical field.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Language Requirement: Fluency in English both written and spoken and knowledge of the local working language of the duty station (Kiswahili).

Knowledge of another UN language is an asset..
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The technical competencies required for this post are….
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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October 25, 2024
Education Specialist (Global Partnership For Education Programme)

How can you make a difference?
The programme is aligned with the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Goal 1 “End Poverty in all its forms everywhere”; and Goal 4 “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. The delivery of appropriate education services by the MoGEI is a critical component in achieving these goals and building trust in the state and in the social contract between citizens and their government. Therefore, additional support is required within the GPE unit of the Education Section to significantly contribute to the forthcoming GPE Education Sector Plan Implementation Grant (ESPIG) development. This will also include accessing immediate funding through the GPE Accelerated framework mechanism. Furthermore, continued technical support will be required to closely monitor the implementation of GPEP in reaching the targeted communities and making significant inroads into the education deficit of remote, rural and insecure areas.
Under the supervision of the Global Partnership for Education Manager (P4) South Sudan Country Office, contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the GPE programme at both the national and subnational levels. The staff member will:

Ensure that the education programme interventions are planned, implemented and monitored in a timely manner in collaboration with the education team, government counterparts, and other implementing partners;
Follow up and ensure that strategies are put in place to provide access to quality learning opportunities, both formal and alternative, for out-of-school children and youth.
Develop appropriate partnership arrangements and contracts including Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCA) in collaboration with GPEP Reference Groups and Technical Working Groups, government counterparts, implementing partners and UNICEF field officers and ensure quality assurance.
Organize and keep record of the coordination meetings held between UNICEF and MoGEI, donors, implementing partners, and LEG members.
Ensure compliance with decisions made in coordination meetings (e.g. Reference Groups, TWGs, LEG, EDoG).
Attend various platforms as alternate education emergency focal person at Juba level.
In consultation with the Report Specialist, draft and produce analytical donor reports on GPE and related funding for the education section.
Conduct field visits to ensure effective implementation.
Carry out OIC function whenever required.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Only those persons who satisfy the following requirements will be considered as candidates:

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in education;
Proven professional experience and expertise in education and/or related areas, preferably with conflict-affected sector planning programme experience including significant experience working with government counterparts, donor agencies, and civil society representatives;
Experience in/or exposure to quality data collection efforts, research and analysis, analytical writing, and delivering support services at national and subnational levels;
Experience in complex conflict-affected contexts preferred;
Advanced university degree in social sciences (sociology, education, international development studies or related technical field). *A first level university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Familiarity with South Sudan national development priorities and challenges is desirable.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of education programmes;
Middle management experience, preferably as UN or NGO staff, at both national and subnational levels;
Experience working with government and stakeholder representatives on policy development and implementation;
Experience working with GPE grants is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Understanding of sector coordination, application and good practices;
Knowledge of GPE processes and procedures would be an asset;
Prior training and direct programming experience with complex, multi-year education interventions;
Coordination and facilitation;
Fluency in English (spoken and written);
Good computer skills.

Other requirements
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
The incumbent is expected to perform under difficult working conditions in conflict-affected areas particularly with regard to office accommodation, procedures, workload, mobility, and institutional and personal safety. There is limited access to health care and recreational facilities, compounded by long working hours and potentially stressful conditions.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This post is Juba-based with some expectation of travel to relevant programme areas providing technical and monitoring support to field offices.
The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receivingan offer.
Please note that this is a non-family duty station.
Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.

October 25, 2024
Health Specialist (Gavi)

How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance of the Regional Health Specialist (Immunization), the incumbent is accountable for supporting Gavi-eligible ESAR countries, to translate Gavi policies into strategic and annual EPI work plans and develop framework for monitoring the implementation of Gavi subventions and grants to improve routine immunization coverage and equitable access to immunization service.
Main Tasks and responsibilities

Provide technical and timely inputs to regular preparations of Gavi applications with adequate UNICEF COs’ inputs in alignment with the countries’ immunization priorities. Provide technical support to COs in the development of country Gavi proposals.
Provide oversight role and support countries in the development of Countries’ Gavi applications for subventions and grants; and ensure they are timely submitted to the Secretariat ahead of set submission deadlines. In collaboration with HQ, ensure COs proposals address IRC & HLRP comments.
Develop dashboard to monitor on quarterly basis, the implementation of Gavi grants and subventions to update RO management. Ensure that Gavi Joint Appraisal processes are coordinated and supported from the regional office
Assist countries in the TCA/PEF planning and budgeting processes and review TCA/PEF plans and budgets with CO and for timely submission to Gavi.
Support evidence generation activities by providing inputs, milestones and final results through the Gavi portal. Ensures the dissemination of all Gavi related documents and communication to Country Offices.
Liaise with WHO/IST/ESAR and other alliance partners in preparing for the Semi-annual Regional Working Group meetings and quarterly TCs. Serve as the link between RO and Gavi SCMs
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health, Pediatrics health, socio-medical sciences, Epidemiology or other related technical field on Immunization required. Studies in business administration will be an asset.
A minimum of5 years of relevant professional experience in developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluent spoken and written knowledge ofEnglish language is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added value.

For every Child, you demonstrate
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The technical competencies required for this post are

Applying Technical Expertise [II]
Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]
Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
Planning and Organizing [II]

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance of the Regional Health Specialist (Immunization), the incumbent is accountable for supporting Gavi-eligible ESAR countries, to translate Gavi policies into strategic and annual EPI work plans and develop framework for monitoring the implementation of Gavi subventions and grants to improve routine immunization coverage and equitable access to immunization service.
Main Tasks and responsibilities

Provide technical and timely inputs to regular preparations of Gavi applications with adequate UNICEF COs’ inputs in alignment with the countries’ immunization priorities. Provide technical support to COs in the development of country Gavi proposals.
Provide oversight role and support countries in the development of Countries’ Gavi applications for subventions and grants; and ensure they are timely submitted to the Secretariat ahead of set submission deadlines. In collaboration with HQ, ensure COs proposals address IRC & HLRP comments.
Develop dashboard to monitor on quarterly basis, the implementation of Gavi grants and subventions to update RO management. Ensure that Gavi Joint Appraisal processes are coordinated and supported from the regional office
Assist countries in the TCA/PEF planning and budgeting processes and review TCA/PEF plans and budgets with CO and for timely submission to Gavi.
Support evidence generation activities by providing inputs, milestones and final results through the Gavi portal. Ensures the dissemination of all Gavi related documents and communication to Country Offices.
Liaise with WHO/IST/ESAR and other alliance partners in preparing for the Semi-annual Regional Working Group meetings and quarterly TCs. Serve as the link between RO and Gavi SCMs

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health, Pediatrics health, socio-medical sciences, Epidemiology or other related technical field on Immunization required. Studies in business administration will be an asset.
A minimum of5 years of relevant professional experience in developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Fluent spoken and written knowledge ofEnglish language is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added value.

For every Child, you demonstrate

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are

Applying Technical Expertise [II]
Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]
Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
Planning and Organizing [II]

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

October 25, 2024
Communication Manager, P-4, USSC Nairobi, Kenya

How can you make a difference?
Accountable for developing, managing, co-ordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children’s and women’s rights, and support for UNICEF’s mission, priorities and programmes in the country office/regional office/media hub, and at a global level and those of the UN Country Team.
This post will not be moving to Mogadishu. However, periodic travel is expected.
Communication strategy
Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a clear communication strategy and associated work plan to support the country programme objectives and get children’s issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF’s mission and objectives, and enhance the organization’s credibility and brand.

Develop, maintain and update the country advocacy and communication strategy and associated work plan. Strategy and work plan include: an environmental and stakeholder assessment; objectives; target audiences; messages and media mix; resources; specific actions, activities and products; monitoring and evaluation of impact; success and opportunity for improvement; ongoing refinement of the strategy.
UNICEF’s rights- and results-based programming approach is appropriately reflected in the communication strategy, work plan and products.
Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.

Media relations
Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media – print, TV, radio, web etc. – and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of UNICEF’s cooperation to a wider audience.

Promote a better understanding of, respect and support for children’s and women’s rights and issues by carrying out media, information and education activities in support of UNICEF-assisted development programmes or humanitarian efforts in the country.
Develop, maintain and update media relations contact list/database.
Establish, document, review and refine process of communicating with media contacts, including press conferences and events, issuing of media materials etc.
Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media, National Committees, NGOs, the field and other appropriate audiences.
Identify, develop, distribute and evaluate variety of media materials in multiple, appropriate formats. Ensure or enhance the quality, appropriateness of country specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages transmitted to the press, partners and public.
Collaborate with mass media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials and share results and findings.
Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.

Networking and partnerships
Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continuallydeveloped contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora (including Government, UN, and bilateral counterparts), whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives of the communication strategy.

Develop, maintain and update partners contact list/database.
Establish, document, review and refine process of working collaboratively with partners, including meetings, joint projects, information sharing etc.
Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of country-specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages shared with partners.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to information, supplies and equipment and through knowledge sharing.
Monitor, evaluate and share results and findings with partners.

Celebrities and special events
Ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of appropriate, nationally-known personalities who have been identified, engaged and support UNICEF’s effort and who actively participate in special events and activities that support country programme goals.

Develop, maintain and update celebrities contact list/database.
Establish, document, review and refine process of working with celebrities, including special events, media opportunities, field trips etc.
Participate in global advocacy activities by planning visits of Goodwill Ambassadors, National Committee representatives, Executive Board members etc. including preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and necessary logistic arrangements. Highlight the achievements of the country programme. Maintain close collaboration with Regional Communication Advisers and HQ Communication Officers for effective overall coordination.

Global priorities and campaigns
In addition to local/national campaigns, ensure that the Regional/Country Office/Media Hub has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on UNICEF’s global communications priorities and campaigns, both disseminating these elements in a locally-appropriate way, as well as providing/enabling coverage of the work in the country for global use.

Support the UNICEF global communications objectives and strategies through development of complementary country specific and local community materials and activities. Work plan should anticipate the inclusion of work on global priorities and campaigns.
Develop and deploy country office communication capacity to gather/facilitate the content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results.
Ensure regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.

Resource mobilization support
Ensure that global and country level fund-raising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities.

Mobilize country office communication capacity to support and gather/facilitate the gathering of content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results in support of fund-raising.
Mobilize resources for fund-raising support by regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.

Management
Ensure that human resources (the communication team) and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) are both effectively managed and optimally used.

Develop a work plan for communication activities, monitor compliance and provide support and guidance to ensure objectives are met.
Plan and monitor the use of communication budgetary resources. Approve and monitor the overall allocation and disbursement and liquidation of funds. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of funds.
Identify, recruit and supervise staff, technical resources and consultants as necessary. Conduct and Implement effective performance planning, monitoring, performance development programme as required.
Ensure communication effectiveness, efficiency and delivery as well as a rigorous and transparent approach to planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Monitoring and evaluation
Ensure that communication baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the communication strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of communication strategy, approach and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared on a timely basis.

Provide technical support to ensure that a set of communication performance indicators is identified and adjusted as necessary, and these communication indicators are incorporated or fed forwarded in the Annual Management Plan, Annual Work Plan, etc.
Conduct timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the communications objectives are met and the strategy is effective.
Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful communication experiences and share observations/findings with country, regional and HQ communication colleagues so that best practices benefit UNICEF’s communication work.

Capacity building and support
Ensure that the Representative/Senior or Regional Communication Officer and the country programme team are provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations communication as required; opportunities are identified and addressed for building communication capacity among country communication team, media and other relevant partners.

Advise UNICEF management, colleagues and staff on media strategy and implications for action and policies proposed.
Support communication activities through knowledge management, information exchange and building capacity of the country communications team. Enable appropriate advocacy andcommunication training, access to information, supplies and equipment, and developing training and orientation material.
Assist the Programme Communication Officer in the development of communication tools and/or strategies.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the capacity of partners through appropriate advocacy and communication training.

Donor relations/reports oversight
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:Advanced university degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations. *First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience:Eight years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in communication, print, broadcast, and/or new media. International and national work experience (for IP). Field work experience (for NO). Background/familiarity with Emergency situations.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

October 25, 2024